Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.
Centrelink online account help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.
How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $528 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
What to report if you need to report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
What an Income Bank is
Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $528 a fortnight.